Shariff Mohammed Ahmed is an Indian politician and the Adviser for Minority Affairs in the Government of Andhra Pradesh, since November 2024.[3] A member of the Telugu Desam Party,[2] he was the chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from 7 February 2019 to 31 May 2021.[4]
Shariff Mohammed Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Adviser (Minority Affairs), Government of Andhra Pradesh | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council | |
| In office 7 February 2019 – 31 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | N. M. D. Farooq, TDP |
| Succeeded by | Koyye Moshenu Raju, YSRCP |
| Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council | |
| In office 31 May 2015 – 31 May 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 or 1955 (age 69–70)[1] |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Residence(s) | Narasapuram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh[2] |
| Alma mater | Sri Y N College (B. Comm) Bhopal University (M. Comm 1978, LLB 1978) |
| Occupation | Business[2] |
| Website | mashariff |
Early life
editAhmed was born to Mohammed Khasim Sharif and hails from Narasapuram in West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. He completed his graduation with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sri Y N College at Narasapuram. He did Master of Commerce in 1978 and LLB in 1979 from Bhopal University.[4][2]
Political career
editAhmed was a part of the Telugu Desam Party since its inception by N. T. Rama Rao in 1982. He held various positions in the party including national general secretary.[1] Sharif was appointed as a Member of Legislative Council and later as the government whip in the Council.[4]
On 7 February 2019, Ahmed was elected as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.[1][4] His tenure ended on 31 May 2021.[5][6]
In November 2024, Ahmed was appointed as the Adviser for Minority Affairs in Government of Andhra Pradesh.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Sharif unanimously elected Andhra Council Chairman". Business Standard India. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Shariff Mohammed Ahmed(TDP):(Elected by MLAs) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ a b M, Sambasiva Rao (9 November 2024). "Andhra Pradesh government releases list of 62 persons nominated to various corporations". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Mohammed Sharif elected Chairman of AP Legislative Council". Deccan Chronicle. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ "MLC polls under MLA quota on November 29 in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "AP Legislative Council chairman Md Ahmed Shariff to retire by month end". The Hans India. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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